Lester Goldman

Chief Executive Officer, Water Institute of Southern Africa

Lester Goldman is Chief Executive Officer of Water Institute of Southern Africa.

The Water Institute of Southern Africa (WISA) is the professional body for the water sector. It held its 2026 Biennial Conference and Exhibition in Cape Town in July 2026, and Goldman has argued that municipalities need certified water professionals to run infrastructure.

In the job

  1. WISA hosted its 2026 Biennial Conference and Exhibition at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 22 to 24 July, with the Minister of Water and Sanitation opening it. Source

  2. Goldman said water infrastructure investment needs to be matched by investment in skills. Source

Sources

  1. wisa.org.za
  2. gov.za
  3. cbn.co.za

Facts last checked 3 November 2026. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.

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